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Overview |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 40% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1365/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $201 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 9,762 students)
Brooklyn College vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 163.4% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at William & Mary than CUNY Brooklyn College ($42,053.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than William & Mary ($4,105 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 49.7% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,555 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than College of William and Mary (88% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 125.1% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($20,908 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 238 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or William & Mary? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between William & Mary and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $20,800 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,118 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($107 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/